How to Combine Beauty and Security in Your Gated System
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Your property doesn’t have to resemble a citadel to keep out undesirable elements. Today’s homeowners are right to expect their automated entry system to be beautiful and inviting as well as reliable and secure. When it comes to the entrance…
6 Trends in Building Security to Look Out for This Summer
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Interest in safety picks up as temperatures rise, both in residential and commercial environments. This is in part because people are more willing to take on outdoor projects this time of year. But property owners and managers are also reacting…
Are Gated Security Systems Common and Who Uses Them?
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The public’s perception of automatic / electric gates is changing, and so are the people who use them. They were once considered a feature of Hollywood homes, gated communities, and business compounds. In reality, the use of automated gated entrances…
How Security Impacts Your Curb Appeal
The entrance to any home or residential space needs to be more than just attractive. It needs to convey a strong sense of safety and security to compel prospective buyers to put down top dollars to live there. External, top-notch…
Key Fobs Versus Codes: What Are the Differences?
To use key fobs or access codes: that is the question that building security managers must ask themselves at some point. Technology is always improving, and along with it a number of accessories included in the automated security systems that…
What Type of Maintenance Does Your Security System Need This Winter?
Signs a security system is in need of service or an upgrade can pop up at any time, and you may not notice them without routine inspections. Planning annual examinations of your property’s security system, starting with your property’s exterior…
Outlook for Industrial & Commercial Security in the New Year
As we enter a new year, improving building security is a top concern for all types of business entities around the country. Some existing security elements will remain the same. However, as customizable, tech-focused solutions become available, more properties will…
The Risks of Hanging Wreaths on Automated Gates – and What You Can Do About It
Families and businesses throughout the Midwest enjoy the ritual of putting up holiday decorations – including at their gated entrances. Wreaths, ribbons, garland and string lights are beautiful ways to brighten outdoor spaces and welcome guests in celebration of…
How to Know Your Security System Needs an Upgrade
Are you responsible for the safety of a home, commercial property or other type of property and its tenants? If so, it is vital to look for signs that the security system in place – or any key aspect of…
Is a Gate Operator the Right Choice for Your Residential Community?
At many residential properties across the country, the presence of a gated security system at the main entry point is as vital to the community’s security as an electronic garage door is to the home itself. The appeal…
Residential versus Commercial Gated Security Solutions: What Are the Differences?
The great thing about today’s gated security systems is that they are designed with the highest level of security available, as well as the ability to be tailored to a specific set of customer requirements. The gates themselves can be…
How to Prepare for Your Automated Gate Installation
Having an automated gate solution installed – whether in a residential area or on commercial property – can bring a huge sense of relief to the organization or community. There are a few details to prepare in advance, however,…